Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Hypospadias is an uncommon inborn defect found in 1 out of 350 newborn boys. It is a condition where the urethra opens on the underside of the penis instead of the tip. Often times, the penis also curves downward. For some patients, the condition is also accompanied by other problems of the urinary system or hernia.

Patients with hypospadias cannot pee standing up, which might cause embarrassment. Fertility may also be affected.

Reconstructive surgery is usually conducted when boys are three years of age. If the urethra opens on the underside of the penis, the doctor will extend it to the tip of penis. If the urethra opens on other parts of the penis or the penis curved downward, the doctor will straighten the penis and use the foreskin to make a new urethra that will allow it to open at the tip of penis.